General information, degree requirements for all undergraduate majors in the Watson School of Education, and detailed requirements for admission are listed in the undergraduate catalogue. The requirements for admission to the Watson School of Education are listed below:
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
1. Completion of the University requirements in English Composition (Eng 103 or ENG 101-201), mathematics and a natural science laboratory course with a grade of "C" or better in each course.
2. Completion of EDN 200, “Teacher, School and Society,” with a grade of "C" or better.
3. Completion of 4 semesters or two academic years of full time college study, or completion of required Basic
Studies program with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on work completed at UNCW.
Transfer students must earn a 2.7 on a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW.
4. Passing scores on teacher education entry tests (Praxis I: Reading, Writing, and Math) specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of North Carolina.
New exemption policy for Praxis I based on SAT Scores:
Students with SAT scores of 1100 or higher can be exempt from taking Praxis I. Students with SAT scores of less than 1100, but with SAT scores of 550 or better on Verbal can be exempt from Praxis I Reading and Writing, SAT of 550 or better on Math can be exempt from Praxis I Math.
NOTE: Licensure requirements change, and program requirements must be adjusted to accommodate new mandated competencies and guidelines. Students must meet the Teacher Education Program requirements in place at the time of their eligibility for admission to the Watson School of Education. Similarly, they must meet the licensure requirements in effect, including mastery on Essential and Advanced Technology standards, at the time their applications are submitted to the North Carolina State Department of Public
Instruction. Students are advised to check with their advisors or the associate dean’s office to stay informed of programmatic changes.
NOTES TO ADVISORS:
(1) Students are encouraged to declare Pre-Education with 24 hours.
(2) Even though the Watson School of Education materials indicate “C” or better, a “C-” is acceptable
for admission requirements. The Watson School of Education also accepts “C-” in EDN courses.
(3) Students DO NOT need to have all Basic Studies completed before being eligible for admission to
the Watson School of Education.
(4) MAT 141 and 142 are recommended for Elementary, Special Education, Middle Grades teaching
math.
(5) Special Education (adapted or general) and Education of Young Children do not have academic
concentrations.
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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2007-2008 CATALOGUE
College: Watson School of Education
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies and (2) specific major requirements.
(1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours)
See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basicstudies.htm
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - EYC (Minimum 76 hours of interdisciplinary and EDN courses)
Check when complete:
Interdisciplinary Core
_____ +BIO 160 Genetics in Human Affairs (3)
_____ *EDN 200 &EDNL200 Teacher, School and Society (4)
_____ EDN 204
_____ EDN 303
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2)
Instructional Technology (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement )
_____ HEA 207
_____ +PSY 220 or PSY 223
_____ SOC 345 or SOC 349
Nutrition (3)
Child Psychology (3) or Lifespan Human Development (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105
Sociology of the Family (3) or Sociology of Children and Childhood (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105
Interdisciplinary Specialty
_____ EDN 227 Aesthetic Development in Young Children (3)
_____ EDN 302
_____ EDN 382
_____ EDN 383
_____ EDN 385
_____ EDN 386
_____ EDN 387
Child Observation and Assessment (3)
Literacy Development in the Early Years (2)
Mathematics and Science for the Early Years (2)
Field Experience in Early Childhood Education (1) Prerequisite: EDN 204
Field Experience in Infant/Toddler Education (1) Prerequisite: EDN 204; Corequisite: EDN 450
Field Experience Working With Children With Special Needs (1) Prerequisite: EDN 204;
EDN
Child Guidance (2) Prerequisite: EDN 204 _____ EDN 424
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EDN 430
EDN 450
EDN 451
_____ EDN 460
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SED 250
SWK 311
Preschool Curriculum (3) Prerequisite: EDN 204
Infant and Toddler Program Models (3) Prerequisite: EDN 204
Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood (3) Prerequisite: EDN 204
History and Administration of Preschool Education (3) Prerequisite: EDN 204
_____*NSG 345 &NSGL345 Health Maintenance Needs for Young Children (2) Lab (1) Prerequisite: HEA 201, 207
_____ PED 350 Motor Behavior (3) Prerequisite: PED 216
_____ PSY 320
_____ PSY 322 or
Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood (3) Prerequisite: PSY 220 or 223
Psychology of Exceptional Children (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105 and 220 or 223
Introduction to Special Education (3)
Child Abuse and Neglect (3) Prerequisite: SWK 235
PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER
_____ EDN 463 Child, Family and Teacher Relations (2) Prerequisite: EDN 204
_____ EDN 465 Practicum in Education of Young Children (B-K) (12)
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement )
NOTE: Admission to the School of EDN is required for EDN courses numbered higher than EDN/SED 303. A grade of “C” or better is required in EDN courses and all courses in the Interdisciplinary Specialty and Professional Semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a “C” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson School of
Education. A cumulative GPA of 2.70 is required for the practicum semester.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
Requirements to declare PRE-Education: Completion of 24 hours.
Requirements to declare EDN major: See UNCW Undergraduate Catalogue .
For further information see the EDN WEB sites: http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_eyc.pdf
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EDUCATION COURSES
EDN 105-106. Seminar in Education (1-1)
EDN 200.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Teacher, School and Society
EDNL 200 Field Studies (1)
(3)
EDN 352. Developing Reading Competence in the
Middle Grades (6-9) (3)
EDN 355. Language Arts Methods for the Middle
Grades (6-9) (3)
EDN 356. Reading in the Secondary School (3)
EDN 203.
EDN 204.
Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3)
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
(2)
EDN 205-206. Seminar in Education (1-1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
EDN 382. Literacy Development in the Early
Years (2)
EDN 383. Conceptual Understandings of the
EDN 211.
EDN 227.
Principles of Leadership (3)
Aesthetic Development in Young
Children (3)
Tutoring Individuals and Small Groups (2) EDN 230.
Prerequisite: Employment as a tutor by a campus program or by instructor permission
NOTE: Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for enrollment in EDN 300- and EDN 400-level courses numbered higher than EDN 303. For prerequisites and corequisites in EDN courses numbered above 299, please consult the undergraduate catalogue.
EDN 301. Instructional Design and Evaluation (3)
EDN 302. Child Observation and Assessment (3)
EDN 303. Instructional Technology (3)
EDN 305. Exemplary Teacher Project 1 (1)
EDN 306. Exemplary Teacher Project II (1)
EDN 310. School-Community Relations (3)
EDN 318. Middle School Programs and Practices (3)
EDN 319. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
Elementary (3)
EDN 320. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
Middle (3)
EDN 321. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
Schools (3)
EDN 322. The Teaching of Mathematics (K-6) (3)
EDNL 322. Lab (1)
EDN 323. Teaching Mathematics in the Middle
EDN 324. Diagnostic Teaching of Mathematics
EDN 334. Social Studies Curriculum and
EDN 335. Social Studies Education in the Middle
Grades (6-9) (3)
EDN 336. The Teaching of Science (K-6) (3)
EDN 337. Inquiry-The Method of Science (3)
EDN 338. The Teaching of Science (6-9) (3)
EDN 339. Apprentice Field Experience (1)
EDN 340. Reading Foundations (K-6) (3) EDNL 340.
Literacy Lab (1)
EDN 344. Literature in the Elementary School
(K-6) (3)
EDN 348. The Teaching of Communication Arts
(K-6) (3)
EDN 349. The Teaching of Health & Physical Education
(3)
EDN 384. Creating Preschool Environments (3)
EDN 385. Field Experiences in Early Childhood
Education (1)
EDN 386. Field Experiences in Infant/Toddler
Education (1)
EDN 387. Field Experiences Working With Children
With Special Needs (1)
EDN 401. School Improvement and Teacher
Leadership (1)
EDN 402. Classroom Management in Secondary Schools (1)
EDN 403. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
English EDNL 403. Field Experience (1)
EDN 404. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
Mathematics (9-12) (3) EDNL 404 Field Experience (1)
EDN 405. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social
Studies (9-12) (3) EDNL 404 Field Experience (1)
EDN 406. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
Science (9-12) (3) EDNL 406 Field Experience (1)
EDN 407. Theory and Practice in Teaching Foreign
Languages (K-12) (3)
EDNL 407 Field Experience (1)
EDN 408. Instructional Seminar (3)
EDN 409. Practicum (12)
EDN 410. Seminar in Educ. (K-6, 6-9, special education) (3)
EDN 411. Practicum (K-6, 6-9, special education) (12)
EDN 412. Extended Practicum (3-6)
EDN 414. Exploring the Cultural Arts (1)
EDN 415. Education Media Design and Production (3)
EDN 416. Instructional Applications of Computers (3)
EDN 424. Child Guidance (2)
EDN 430. Preschool Curriculum (3)
EDN 431. Teaching in the Primary Grades (3)
EDN 432. Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Instruction (3)
EDN 446. Black Literature and Resources for Teachers (3)
EDN 450. Infant and Toddler Program Models (3)
EDN 451. Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood (3)
EDN 460. History and Administration of Preschool
Education (3)
EDN 463. Child Family and Teacher Relations (2)
EDN 465. Practicum in Education of Young
EDN 466. Enhanced Practicum in Preschool Settings (3)
EDN 467. Non-Licensure Practicum in Early Childhood
Settings (6)
EDN 491. Directed Individual Study (1-3)
EDN 495. Selected Topics in Education (1-3)
EDN 499. Honors Work in Education (2-3)
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